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A String in the Labyrinth. A Strategic Approach to Using Technology in Education. Matthew R. Turner , Ph.D. School of Communication Radford University . Scott A. Turner, Ph.D. Math and Computer Science UNC Pembroke. Overview. Introduction Examples of Technology Use
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A String in the Labyrinth A Strategic Approach to Using Technology in Education • Matthew R. Turner, Ph.D. • School of Communication • Radford University • Scott A. Turner, Ph.D. • Math and Computer Science • UNC Pembroke
Overview • Introduction • Examples of Technology Use • Technology Rubric • Group Discussions • Conclusion
Technology in Education • Things to ponder • What technology is currently available to you? • What do you use? • Why do you use it? • Why don’t you use the other technologies?
Examples of Technology Use • Calculators • I-pads • I-pods • Smart boards • Projectors
Labyrinth of Technology • Theseus used a string to navigate his way through the labyrinth • Why a string? • Why not a GPS? • Match technology to the situation • Know the benefits • Know the costs • There are always costs • Make an informed decision
Technology Rubric • Who does the technology benefit? • How do I know it will work? • How does it affect me? • How does it affect my students? • Is it worth it?
Examples • Online grader for computer programs • Email policy
Group Discussions • Divide into groups • Topics are posted around the room • Discuss using the rubric • Benefits • Costs
Was your discussion Useful? • Yes • Sort of • No • I wasn’t paying attention 1
Was that a good use of Clickers? • Yes • Sort of • No • Oh, I see what you are doing here 28
General Discussion • Clickers • Online Exams and Quizzes • Smart boards • Laptops/Tablets/Smart Phones • Course Management Systems • Email
Controlling Technology • How and when to say yes or no • To yourself • To others (like administrators)